Humans have long added toppings to their breads to make them tastier. Ancient Persian soldiers used their shields as a makeshift flattop to bake dates and cheese into flatbreads. When tomatoes arrived from the New World, chefs in Naples created pizza and the rustic dish soon…
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From Twinkle Time to the Amateur Wine Competition, the Santa Clara County Fair has fun activities for both kids and adults. Along with the usual thrilling rides, the Amateur Wine Competition invites Santa Clara residents to compete for the title of best wine in the…
Fridays are usually the best day of the week, for obvious reasons. But for San Jose denizens with a taste for art and culture, the first Friday of the month is tops. That’s when South 1st Street transforms into a spectacular nighttime street festival—called South…
Since its inception in 2003, Cavalia has captivated worldwide audiences with graceful equestrian performances. This year, Cavalia brings their latest spectacle, Odysseo, to San Jose for the first time. Featuring 65 horses performing alongside 48 riders, acrobats and musicians, Odysseo celebrates the special connection that…
Most restaurants with nine TVs and 16 beer taps serve greasy junk that plays second fiddle to the sports and suds. But Dish N Dash’s newly opened North San Jose spot zags away from the traditional game day/happy hour fare by providing a lip-smacking array…
Gourmandizers of all ages, sizes and shapes love the Gilroy Garlic Festival. But there is one bulb-shaped individual who may just love the yearly celebration of this potent vegetable more than anyone else. Those who regularly attend the annual spice fest know him as “Mr….
The San Jose State judo team is known for creating Olympians and this year it continues its legacy. SJSU judokas Marti Malloy and Colton Brown will represent the U.S. Judo team at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. “It’s really awesome that two of the six…
Anyone on a diet, and especially those committed to health-conscious eating: Stop reading this article. Only five months old, Poorboy’s Cajun Chicken in Santa Clara brings a blast of bayou cuisine and fried favorites to Silicon Valley. Though the restaurant’s name may imply a poultry…
Alexander’s Steakhouse, Cupertino’s beloved high-end chop shop, recently moved down the street from its prior location outside Vallco Mall to the new Main Street Cupertino complex. Though the new restaurant is smaller, the grand opening showed an aesthetic upgrade of both its interior and exterior….
With no salary and yet one of the biggest responsibilities in society—educating our youth—volunteer teachers are often under-recognized. The President’s Volunteer Service Award seeks to change that. This year five Santa Clara County residents are being praised for their work as volunteer teachers for Citizen…
